I'm watching Run Silent, Run Deep on TCM. Question.

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Originally Posted by Aras

The enemy below was made in 1957 and the special effects were better in my opinion.




I meant individual situations like in this case, surfaced sub vs destroyer and surfaced sub vs planes. If a destroyer detects a surfaced sub, the best action to take is definetly heading for a collision with the sub, don't mind to try shooting at it, since the guns they carry is just for appearance

Well I haven't seen The Enemy Below so I can't speak about it's special effects. The best action to take regarding a destroyer spotting a surfaced submarine is definitely to head towards it, but not just to ram it. The guns on a destroyer are certainly for more than just show. Against a submarine a 4 or 5in shell will ruin any subs day if it puts a hole in the pressure hull. It also takes time to close to the location of the sub. Why wouldn't you fire as you went?